ROCKY MOUNT – Elton “Grady” Griffin, age 89 died peacefully at home on August 30, 2017, with his family at his side. He was born in Wilson County, NC to the late Stephen Earl Griffin and Mabel Morrison Griffin. He is preceded in death by his two sons, Michael Lynn Griffin and Eric Grady Griffin; his daughter Paula Kim Griffin; and by his brothers, Leonard Earl Griffin, James Morrison Griffin, William Carey Griffin, Paul Griffin, and Clyde Griffin.

Grady served honorably in the U.S. Airforce, being stationed at Sampson Air Force Base, where he met and later married his wife Loretta. Following his discharge from service, he went to work as an Insurance Adjuster for Crawford & Co. before becoming a State Farm Insurance Agent until his retirement after 34 years. He was an active member of the American Legion Coleman-Pitt Post 58 where he served as a Post Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, and as the Athletic Director. Grady had the honor of becoming an inductee into the American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. He also was privileged with being named a Charter Member of Northside Community Church. In his spare time, he especially enjoyed working in his garden or yard with his signature safari hat on. A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Grady will be forever missed but his legacy of faithfulness to God and family will forever live on.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta Carr Griffin of Rocky Mount; his son Kevin Mark Griffin and his wife, Debbie, of Rocky Mount; his daughter Lori Griffin Clark and her husband, Kevin, of Morganton, NC; a daughter in law, Myleana Griffin, wife of Grady’s late son Eric, of Cumming, GA; his grandchildren, Jason Mark Griffin and his wife Chelsea, Sarah Griffin Blake and her husband Chad, Kevin “Daniel” Griffin, Derek Scott Ipock, and Haley Michelle Ipock; and his great grandchildren, Jay Griffin, Bradley Blake, Griffin Blake, Tyler Griffin, and Abby “Baby-doll” Blake. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Lois Bryan of Newton Grove, Flora Bass of Goldsboro, and Libby Moore of Indian Trail; his brothers, Tom Griffin of Elm City and Bud Griffin of Goldsboro; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at 3:00 PM inside Northside Community Church with Pastor Mark Pridgen and Pastor Glenn Moore officiating. A Committal Service will follow the services at Rocky Mount Memorial Park inside the Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be the evening before, on Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Flowers are welcome or memorials can be made to the American Legion Coleman-Pitt Post 58, 2731 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

The Griffin family would especially like to thank Grady’s caretaker and special friend Dana Russell, along with his dear friend DeDe Turner, and Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.

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ROCKY MOUNT – Elton “Grady” Griffin, age 89 died peacefully at home on August 30, 2017, with his family at his side. He was born in Wilson County, NC to the late Stephen Earl Griffin and Mabel Morrison Griffin. He is preceded in death by his two sons, Michael Lynn Griffin and Eric Grady Griffin;…

ROCKY MOUNT – Elton “Grady” Griffin, age 89 died peacefully at home on August 30, 2017, with his family at his side. He was born in Wilson County, NC to the late Stephen Earl Griffin and Mabel Morrison Griffin. He is preceded in death by his two sons, Michael Lynn Griffin and Eric Grady Griffin; his daughter Paula Kim Griffin; and by his brothers, Leonard Earl Griffin, James Morrison Griffin, William Carey Griffin, Paul Griffin, and Clyde Griffin.

Grady served honorably in the U.S. Airforce, being stationed at Sampson Air Force Base, where he met and later married his wife Loretta. Following his discharge from service, he went to work as an Insurance Adjuster for Crawford & Co. before becoming a State Farm Insurance Agent until his retirement after 34 years. He was an active member of the American Legion Coleman-Pitt Post 58 where he served as a Post Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, and as the Athletic Director. Grady had the honor of becoming an inductee into the American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. He also was privileged with being named a Charter Member of Northside Community Church. In his spare time, he especially enjoyed working in his garden or yard with his signature safari hat on. A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Grady will be forever missed but his legacy of faithfulness to God and family will forever live on.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta Carr Griffin of Rocky Mount; his son Kevin Mark Griffin and his wife, Debbie, of Rocky Mount; his daughter Lori Griffin Clark and her husband, Kevin, of Morganton, NC; a daughter in law, Myleana Griffin, wife of Grady’s late son Eric, of Cumming, GA; his grandchildren, Jason Mark Griffin and his wife Chelsea, Sarah Griffin Blake and her husband Chad, Kevin “Daniel” Griffin, Derek Scott Ipock, and Haley Michelle Ipock; and his great grandchildren, Jay Griffin, Bradley Blake, Griffin Blake, Tyler Griffin, and Abby “Baby-doll” Blake. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Lois Bryan of Newton Grove, Flora Bass of Goldsboro, and Libby Moore of Indian Trail; his brothers, Tom Griffin of Elm City and Bud Griffin of Goldsboro; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at 3:00 PM inside Northside Community Church with Pastor Mark Pridgen and Pastor Glenn Moore officiating. A Committal Service will follow the services at Rocky Mount Memorial Park inside the Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be the evening before, on Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Flowers are welcome or memorials can be made to the American Legion Coleman-Pitt Post 58, 2731 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

The Griffin family would especially like to thank Grady’s caretaker and special friend Dana Russell, along with his dear friend DeDe Turner, and Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.

Hands-down one of the finest gentleman I have ever known! He will be sorely missed. Brent Wester

Alice Burchfield left a message on September 7, 2017:

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Eddie Joe Lynch left a message on August 31, 2017:

One of the best friends my family and I have ever had...In my younger days I went to Grady for advice numerous times...had to swallow my pride sometimes, but he was always correct!!
My life would not had gone as well as it did without Grady...Softball was a major tie for both of us...I played and coached his team for a number of years...He and I made a lot of friends on his teams...won a lot of trophies that were on display in his State Farm office at all times...He was a father figure to me!! I love Grady...will miss him!!! Never will forget that Great Smile!!!! God has a new angel...

Jo Ann Griffin left a message on September 3, 2017:

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Vicki Lynch left a message on September 2, 2017:

My first real job and employer who taught me so much! I worked with him several years. The most important gift in life I learn from Mr. Griffin was that when working with the public always treat people the way you want to be treated! That was Mr. Griffin 24/7. He and my brother, Eddie Joe Lynch, were close friends so he never was really my employer, he was a part of our family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends-

Jim Monical left a message on September 2, 2017:

I had the pleasure of being Post Commander and working with Grady as my Adjutant for several years before life required me to move away. The memories of him and his dedication to the American Legion will never be forgotten. A great man, a great friend and a great American. Prayers for the family and am so sorry for your loss.

Sharon Smith Leaming left a message on September 1, 2017:

I enjoyed every chance I had to be with "cousin Buck". He was always friendly and smiled a lot. Every trip to NC included a visit with him. I am sorry for your loss and will be praying for you.

John Vaudo left a message on September 1, 2017:

The Membership of Eason Tiney American Legion Post 19 Tarboro wish to express our condolences to his Family, friends, and Comrades. Grady was a wonderful man and a great Legionnaire.

Bunnie & Wayne Edwards left a message on September 1, 2017:

I will miss his stories...he always had a smile on his face...and I know your smiling now!!

Hands-down one of the finest gentleman I have ever known! He will be sorely missed. Brent Wester

Alice Burchfield left a message on September 7, 2017:

Lit a candle in memory of Elton Grady Griffin

Diane Griffin left a message on September 3, 2017:

Lit a candle in memory of Elton Grady Griffin

Jo Ann Griffin left a message on September 3, 2017:

Lit a candle in memory of Elton Grady Griffin

Ms Martha Boddie left a message on September 2, 2017:

Lit a candle in memory of Elton Grady Griffin

Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.

Jim & Cindy Taylor left a message on September 1, 2017:

Lit a candle in memory of Elton Grady Griffin

Tim & Lin Chidsey left a message on August 31, 2017:

Lit a candle in memory of Elton Grady Griffin

Eddie Joe Lynch left a message on August 31, 2017:

One of the best friends my family and I have ever had...In my younger days I went to Grady for advice numerous times...had to swallow my pride sometimes, but he was always correct!!
My life would not had gone as well as it did without Grady...Softball was a major tie for both of us...I played and coached his team for a number of years...He and I made a lot of friends on his teams...won a lot of trophies that were on display in his State Farm office at all times...He was a father figure to me!! I love Grady...will miss him!!! Never will forget that Great Smile!!!! God has a new angel...

Jo Ann Griffin left a message on September 3, 2017:

4 files added to the tribute wall

Vicki Lynch left a message on September 2, 2017:

My first real job and employer who taught me so much! I worked with him several years. The most important gift in life I learn from Mr. Griffin was that when working with the public always treat people the way you want to be treated! That was Mr. Griffin 24/7. He and my brother, Eddie Joe Lynch, were close friends so he never was really my employer, he was a part of our family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends-

Jim Monical left a message on September 2, 2017:

I had the pleasure of being Post Commander and working with Grady as my Adjutant for several years before life required me to move away. The memories of him and his dedication to the American Legion will never be forgotten. A great man, a great friend and a great American. Prayers for the family and am so sorry for your loss.

Sharon Smith Leaming left a message on September 1, 2017:

I enjoyed every chance I had to be with "cousin Buck". He was always friendly and smiled a lot. Every trip to NC included a visit with him. I am sorry for your loss and will be praying for you.

John Vaudo left a message on September 1, 2017:

The Membership of Eason Tiney American Legion Post 19 Tarboro wish to express our condolences to his Family, friends, and Comrades. Grady was a wonderful man and a great Legionnaire.

Bunnie & Wayne Edwards left a message on September 1, 2017:

I will miss his stories...he always had a smile on his face...and I know your smiling now!!

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